This Movember, we explore the complex interplay of gender differences in the prevalence, expression, and treatment of anxiety and major depressive disorders, and the unique challenges men face in seeking mental healthcare.
Psychiatric disorders, especially anxiety and major depressive disorders (MDD), significantly impact global health, affecting millions. The 2019 Global Burden of Diseases study reported that anxiety disorders impacted around 374 million people, while MDD affected approximately 246 million. The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated these issues in Sub-Saharan...